HR Manager - Professional Services

HR Manager - Professional ServicesBased in Central Leeds Paying between £60k - £65k + Benefits 12 Month FTC - Maternity Contract

Are you a dynamic and experienced HR Manager looking for your next challenge? Our client, a leading global professional services company, is seeking a talented HR Manager to join their vibrant team on a Fixed Term Contract basis in their Holbeck, Leeds office. This is an incredible chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the people strategy of a renowned organisation while working in a supportive and inclusive environment.

About the RoleAs the HR Manager, you will:

• Cultivate effective relationships with key stakeholders across the business.
• Provide first-line HR support, advice, and coaching to designated client groups (Business Services) on the full life cycle of HR issues.
• Manage the appraisal and salary review processes, collaborating closely with chiefs, directors, and line management.
• Proactively assist in managing employee relations issues, including performance, disciplinaries, and grievances, ensuring compliance with company policy and employment law.
• Monitor and manage absence issues, supporting your client groups in maintaining a healthy workplace.
• Drive talent management and succession planning initiatives, ensuring the best talent is nurtured and developed.
• Analyse exit interview data to identify trends and communicate insights to management.
• Champion employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive work culture.
• Maintain HR policies and procedures, adapting them to meet changing legislative and business requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with the wider HR team and lead the delivery of specific projects, identifying new initiatives as necessary.

What We're Looking ForThe ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in an HR Manager role, preferably in a professional services environment.
• A solid understanding of UK employment law throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Strong client service skills and resilience when dealing with demanding clients.
• A collaborative and supportive working style; you are a true team player.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A keen attention to detail and a flexible approach to work.
• CIPD qualification is essential.

What's Next?If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career and make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a company that values its employees and fosters a culture of growth, innovation, and inclusivity.

Let's create a workplace where everyone thrives together.

(Please note: This is a Fixed Term Contract position based in Holbeck, Leeds.)

Our client is committed to equal employment opportunity and values diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran's status, or any characteristic protected by law.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.